Improvement in metallic stove-boards and floor-protectors



P. H. RUSH.

Metallic Stove-Boards and Floor-Protectors.

Patented Jan. 7, 1873.

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PHILIP H. ROSE, or OANALHDAIGUA, NEW YORK.

IMPROVEMENT IN META LL|C STOVE-BOARDS AND FLOOR-PROTECTORS.

Specification forming part of Letters Patent No. 134,563, dated January 7, 1873.

floor-protector, which is made of sufficient size to cover the space under the stove. It is prefcrab] y made of circular or oval form for ordinary parlor'stoves, but may be made elongated for cook-stoves or for other use. From the outside to the center this board and protector is made raised,so as'to leave a hollow space heneath. The raise is preferably in conical or angular form, as shown.

The body of the device is made with perforations a a at suitable points and at or near the center is a similar perforation or perforations, 1). A greater or less number may be made, according to choice, and in different positions, so long as the effect of ventilation is produced.

This device is much more effective for use under stoves than the old form offlat board, since a hollow space is left under the metal, which al' lows a free ventilation by the ingress and egress of air, thus preventing in a greater degree danger from fire. The cool air constant 1y passing in will prevent overheat to the wood of the floor, oil-cloth, carpet, or other material used upon the floor.

When made of bright metal, such as tin, 850., the fire-board also serves as a reflector, throwing the heat upward and outward into the room.

What I claim as my invention, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is-

As a new article of manufacture, a metallic stove-hoard and floor-protector, raised from the outside to the center in a conical form, as shown, and provided near its edge with a so ries of perforations, we a, and a central open ing, b, as herein shown and described, for the purpose specified.

In witness whereof I have hereunto signed my name in the presence of two suhscribin g witnesses. I

PHILIP II. ROSE.

Witnesses: R. F. Qseoon,

AROHD. BAINE.

FFICE. 

